Placido Domingo vs. Leo Nucci

I always hate comparing but I wanted to know what you guys think of these Nabucco performances from these two veteran artists with the great Liudmyla Monastyrska?

The Covent Gardens new Nabucco at La Scala

La Scala premiered their new Nabuco with a spectacular cast that includes the amazing Liudmyla Monastyrska and veteran baritone Leo Nucci. The production will land in London in April. Here is the full production.

 

Notable DVD and CD Releases for the Month of February

January did not have many great releases but February promises to show diverse operas and rarities for people explore. 

The first release is of Rossini's rarely heard work Mose in Egitto. The production by Graham Vick was one of the most controversial at the Pesaro festival receiving a round of boos at the opening night. The Cast however is exceptional starring Sonia Ganassi, Riccardo Zanellato, Alex Esposito and Dimtry Korchak. Roberto Abbado leads over the Bologna Orchestra.   

Notable DVD and CD releases for the month of October

The month of October sees the release of many new DVDs and CDs including two Toscas and more early Verdi to celebrate his 199th birthday.

A second DVD of Un Giorno di Regno is released with a cast that includes Anna Caterina Antonacci, Bruno 

Practico, Paolo Coni, and Cecilia Gasdia.The production from 1997 is directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi and conudcted by Maurizio Benini.   

C Major celebrates Verdi

This upcoming September C Major is celebrating Verdi's centennial with a set of all 26 Verdi operas from Parma. The first three opera Un giorno di Regno, Oberto and Nabucco are scheduled for September 25 with more news to come in the coming days. Check out the pictures below.